Dry Ingredient Operator

North Freeze Dry • Little Falls, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing recipes and operating dry ingredient production machinery in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria, as well as backing up the Meat Preparation Operator. The Dry Ingredient Operator is responsible for the operations, efficiency, and quality of the entire dry ingredient line. This role also involves supporting other lines and process functions as necessary, operating a forklift, and finalizing paperwork accurately. The position requires adherence to all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintaining a food-safe, sanitary environment. The company is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Nice To Haves

• (2+) years working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Forklift Certification and experience or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Responsible for the operations, efficiency, and quality of entire dry ingredient line.
• Back up to Meat Preparation Operator.
• Operate all equipment associated with dry ingredient process, which includes but not limited to, dry ingredient addition, mixing, emulsification, and chub filling.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Operate forklift as necessary.
• Support other process functions as necessary.
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED